How to Become A Superstar Innovator Flashcards

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Theory

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noun

An idea based on facts / a guess / experience

I have a theory that the Tokyo Olympics will not be cancelled.

There are many scientific theories supporting this idea.

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Way behind

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adjective

Far behind

He is way behind his work and has to work all weekend to catch up.

Russia is way behind the US in technology.

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Preach

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verb

To teach something to many people

He is always preaching to his team about teamwork.

The President was preaching to his staff every day.

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Humble

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adjective

To not be arrogant / proud

It is important to stay humble and polite in Japanese society.

He was not a very humble man.

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Inquisitive

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adjective

Showing interest in something / being curious

His son is a very inquisitive young man.

When he got older he stopped being inquisitive.

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To always be looking to

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verbal phrase

Always trying to do something

He’s always looking to improve his skills.

They were always looking to get more clients.

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Competitive

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adjective

Wanting to be more successful than other people

He is very competitive and thus become our new CEO.

She needs to be more competitive if she wants to win.

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Flexible

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adjective

Capable of change

She is very flexible and wouldn’t mind moving to a new country.

He is a very flexible manager and adjusts easily to new situations.

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